The matter will now proceed after Justice Dhulia submits his report, following which the Court will determine the modalities for VC appointments in Kerala. It further cited Prof. Dr. Sreejith v. Dr. Rajasree (2023), where the Court held that UGC Regulations prevail over conflicting state laws in V-C appointments. It further cited Prof. Dr. Sreejith v. Dr. Rajasree (2023), where the Court held that UGC Regulations prevail over conflicting state laws in V-C appointments. The Bench, stressing that “students should not suffer,” had decided to end the deadlock by appointing Justice Dhulia as Chairperson. Justice Dhulia will have discretion to either constitute a common committee or separate committees for the two universities.